E.L.Risden has published books and essays on medieval and renaissance studies as well as poetry and fiction. He published "Heroes, Gods and the Role of Epiphany in English Epic Poetry." (2008-McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers) Risden also published Beowulf for Business. (2007-Whitston Publishers)

He is sought after as a reviewer of scholarly books and articles and as a speaker for literary conferences.